2007 6.0 automatic needs towed in

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Aug 13, 2019 | 07:51 PM

maf226

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2007 6.0 automatic needs towed in

Do I need to drop the driveshaft to tow a 2007 6.o PS 6 miles at 35 to 45 mph?It will not start,so would not be running.

Aug 13, 2019 | 08:03 PM

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That short of a distance should not be an issue.

Aug 14, 2019 | 06:18 AM

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Thanks!

Thank you for your reply.The tow company is willing to do 50.00 less if he does not drop the driveshaft.Always good to save 50.

Aug 14, 2019 | 05:22 PM

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I found this in the 2007 owner's manual:

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Towing an a 4x2 or an ESOF 4WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in excess of 35 mph (56 km/h) may cause damage to the automatic transmission.

Aug 14, 2019 | 06:22 PM

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And Thanks again.

Thank you for taking the time.I do not have a book.

Aug 14, 2019 | 07:04 PM

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Sometimes you can find them on eBay, other times a stop at a local salvage yard can get you a free copy if you don’t mind a walk and barking dogs.

Aug 14, 2019 | 08:02 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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Or you could look here, like I did: Owner's Manuals

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Aug 14, 2019 | 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by F350 1990

There is a greater than 90% chance you'll cook the tranny

So you're saying what Ford put in the owner's manual about towing is wrong?

Aug 16, 2019 | 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

So you're saying what Ford put in the owner's manual about towing is wrong?

Mark, Nothing at all wrong with Ford's technical writers; however, I have to answer to a more PITA set of "authorities" --- the insurers who say never, ever tow with drive wheels engaged...........unless, of course you use "special precautions" like disconnecting things...........